Est. January 2020
OPEC Research Group
Ocean Pollution and Ecotoxicology
Housed under the Faculty of Science and Marine Environment (UMT), OPEC is a dedicated team of scientists specializing in pure and applied chemical, biological, and physical aquatic sciences. We bridge the gap between human impact and environmental response through rigorous laboratory and fieldwork analysis.
Vision
To be a globally recognized research group in marine pollution and ecotoxicology research dedicated to safeguarding ocean health and supporting sustainable marine environments.
Core Objectives
01.
Multidisciplinary Research: Focus on chemical, biological, and physical contaminants affecting marine ecosystems.
02.
Mentorship & Training: Empowering students through specialized research, fieldwork, and laboratory-based learning.
03.
Knowledge Transfer: Sharing high-quality findings with policymakers and industry to enhance environmental protection.
Core Research Interest
Metals Pollution
Marine Ecotoxicology
Marine Environmetrics
Marine Productivity
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Hydrocarbon
Physical Oceanography
Remote Sensing & GIS
Environmental Chemistry
Biomedical Science
Microbial Biotechnology
Microbial Ecology
Atmospheric Chemistry
Aquaculture Nutrition
Ocean Governance
Highlights of 2025
ID2RG Grant: Successfully funded by UMT to drive innovative pollution research.
Researchers: Dr. Ong, Dr. Roswati, Dr. Adiana, Dr. Suffian, Dr. Tuan Mohamad Fauzan, Mr. Yong
Publications: Continued contribution to high-impact marine science literature.
High Impact Program 2026
- USR Program: Strategic community engagement initiatives to bridge science and society.
- Advanced Research Publications: Targetting top-tier indexed journals to elevate global recognition.
